Centrell Reed
Founder/Chairwoman/President
Centrell Reed is a business owner, leader, ACTION Coach, speaker, media figure and the Founder & CEO of CReed Global Media Television Network and Studios, the International Entertainment Partnership, and the Houston Entertainment Industry Task Force in Houston, TX. Centrell is a leader forging her own path in media providing videography services, studios, television distribution and music streaming services as well as spearheading the Houston entertainment industry expansion. She is also a passionate philanthropist unafraid to do what it takes to build foundations for growth, wellness, and prosperity. Throughout her life, Centrell has maintained a focus on community and philanthropy, and she loves supporting her friends, family, community, and partner organizations with her time, service, and financial gifts.
As a member of the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run Greater Houston, Centrell helps build confidence and healthy habits in young girls while unlocking their limitless potential through fun running activities. She also supports multiple other charitable causes including homelessness, outreach centers, natural disaster relief organizations, and child advocacy. Centrell holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Management/Finance, a Masters of Business Administration, and is a certified Project Management Professional.
Centrell has been featured in Beautifully Said Magazine, was twice nominated as a 2018 She Said, She Led, She Is “Gamechanger”, named a “Trailblazer” by Voyage Houston Magazine, received the 2019 Global 7 International Rising Star award, named the 2019 “Media Pioneer” by Xperienc On Demand, twice nominated for a Pinnacle Upstart Award, honored with Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, honored as a 2019 Woman in the Fast Lane of STEAM and featured in the Houston Chronicle.
Samantha Inoue-harte
Director
Samantha Inoue-harte is an established and varied Entertainment industry veteran. She runs a boutique animation studio called Saiko Studios where she consults, scriptwriter, develop storylines, animate, cast for long time clients such as Disney, Nickelodeon, and various Japanese anime studios, etc. She is also a partner at Studio ANIMETROPOLIS where she produces anime content alongside select Hollywood talent and Japanese anime studios partners. But she is most known for her VFX and acting. Her resume includes a long list of notable projects. When Samantha is not acting or animating, Samantha can often be found fishing, doing archery, practicing her photography, and competing in Cowboy Action Shooting.
John Simons
Director
John Simons is the owner of Starling Events, which develops, plans and implements large scale events. In 2007, Simons started Comicpalooza, a small comic book event that he grew into the largest comic convention in the state of Texas by developing long-term strategic alliances with organizations as diverse as the City of Houston, professional sports teams, art museums, science museums, arts organizations, TV, print and radio media, fan groups, retailers, and online organizations, annually resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars of publicity, advertising, and joint marketing at no cost to my organization. Simons is the former owner of Midnight Games and Comics in Houston, Texas.
Debra Hubbard Aboagye
Director
Debra Aboagye is a writer, director and producer. She has penned successful theatrical productions that include “Master’s Hand”, “No More Hell” and “Hosea’s Heartbeat”. She has also written several songs for the stage which include “No More Hell”, “How Can I Trust You”, “You Are The One”, and “Let’s Talk”. She has also written a song for Gospel Artist Danielle Williams, titled “Jesus Reigns”. Her passion for the arts has propelled her enter the world of film production where she is currently working on two projects that are in pre-production and scheduled for release in 2024.
Ms. Aboagye currently sits on the Board of Directors with The International Entertainment Partnership, which is an organization whose mission is to expand the entertainment industry, within the Greater Houston area, through investment opportunities, jobs, resources, and economic development for diverse communities. She is joined by a dynamic team with years of industry experience who all have a passion to see others within the industry excel.
Ms. Aboagye also has a strong business background. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Business.